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Francine Saint Marie
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Author of THE SECRET TRILOGY, containing The Secret Keeping, a LAMBDA Notable Book, Goldie Award finalist, semi-finalist for the Independent Publishers Award, and an IPPY Bronze medalist. (Please scroll down this page for a complete synopsis, published reviews, retailers, freebies, and other special offers.)
The Secret Keeping by Francine Saint Marie:
A LAMBDA Notable Book, Goldie Award finalist for best dramatic fiction, semi-finalist for the Independent Publishers Award, and an IPPY Award Bronze medalist. First Edition by Spinsters Ink; Second Edition by Amazon/BookSurge; Discount Edition by Fair Trade Productions and BD Books (ASIN 1438206313).
What They Say About The Secret Keeping:
From Books To Watch Out For:
"I find the age-old bookseller question 'what section do I file this book in' rearing its head as I write this review. Is it a romance? Is it fiction? Is it a mystery? The Secret Keeping by Francine Saint Marie does not strictly follow the formula for any particular genre, though there is the girl-wants-girl tension and some high-profile intrigue thrown in for additional spice. But the first part of the book is so quietly elegant and lovely, I placed the review here in the fiction section. As much as I wanted to discover the secrets in 'Part One: The Waiter,' I also didn't want the suspense to end...the pace of this section is slow but not at all in a tedious way, nor in a manipulative way. It's understated, deliberate, sensual, and compels the reader to continue...so good, it's worth picking up The Secret Keeping." --Books To Watch Out For (Volume 3 - Number 8 edition)
From Just About Write Magazine: "Lesbian literature should become more sophisticated and offer depth in addition to the girl-gets-girl formula. The Secret Keeping meets those criteria." -- Just About Write Magazine (April 2007 Issue)
SYNOPSIS: Dr. Helaine Kristenson is the leading authority in the field of psychosexual relations and the best-selling author of the how-to bible, Keeping Mr. Right. Professionally, the esteemed doctor deals with secrets of the heart everyday. Privately, she even has a few of her own to keep her busy. What's so Top Secret? Her seven-year relationship with notorious supermodel, Sharon Chambers, a once very hot union that, of late, leaves much to be desired. Wandering unwittingly into the middle of their tangled web is disillusioned investment strategist, Lydia Beaumont, a sleeping beauty who's just about to wake up. Add a dozen lawyers to the resulting fray, a handful of corporate executives, and a gaggle of overzealous reporters and you've got one highly public love triangle. And the more private a woman is, the more exposed she becomes... The Secret Keeping, the acclaimed debut novel by Francine Saint Marie. (Mother was wrong, money can indeed buy you love--if it's invested wisely!)
NOTE: Just click on the various cover images to find my titles on Amazon.
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THE SECRET TRILOGYStraight-laced chief investment strategist, Lydia Beaumont, is not just talented and beautiful. She's a consummate professional and headed to the top of the corporate ladder at financial giant, Soloman-Schmitt. Professionally, she has no secrets to speak of. Privately, she's just unearthed one that's going to rock her world a bit...
Bedazzling neophyte, Venus Angelo, is not just talented and beautiful. She's a self-made millionaire ten times over again and on the fast track with her high-powered career in corporate finance. Professionally, she's a dedicated and driven perfectionist. Privately, she's full-blown enigmatic and somewhat reckless. And she's got way too many skeletons in the closet...
Savvy and seasoned investment banker, Delilah Lewiston is not just talented and beautiful. She runs the largest and most solid bank in the world. Professionally, she "speaks softly and carries a big stick" and doesn't trade or take stock in any secrets. Privately, however, she's safeguarding a couple of gems...
Controversial super-model, Sharon Chambers, is not just talented and beautiful. She's the highest paid poser on the planet. Not to mention the most spoiled and temperamental. Professionally, her life of debauchery and conquest is an open book, about which, she really doesn't give a damn. Privately, though, even she's keeping some secrets. But that isn't going to last...
Love, sex, money, lawyers, reporters, action, adventure, intrigue and blackmail--what's your secret worth?
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E-book Bundle: Only $9.99 on Amazon (Text-to-Speech Enabled)
Smashwords Special Discount E-dition
Collect All Three E-books at LULU.COM
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GIRL TROUBLE: Five Shorts
FIRST-TIMERS, TWO-TIMERS AND SECOND CHANCES: Joan Majors is, in her own words, a faithless, bragging womanizer, but when she meets sexy first-timer and new divorcee, Annette Martineau, she falls head over high-heels in love with her and vows to mend those wicked ways. That's good news to Annette because if there's anything in this world that she really can't stand, it's a faithless, bragging womanizer. Especially one itching to get her in bed.
GIRL TROUBLE tells the love story and rocky romance of Joan and Annette if five short tales and includes the popular Amazon-Short "Dear Joan".
E-book: $3.99 Amazon-Kindle Bestseller (Text-to-Speech Enabled)
Paperback: As Low AS $7.00 on Amazon
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SAINT MARIE FREEBIES: Click the penny below to find book two of my trilogy for one cent at Barnes and Noble, and click the cover image to download Dear Joan, the first short story from GIRL TROUBLE, for FREE at Smashwords
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Dear Joan by Francine Saint Marie
FREE to Download at Smashwords.com
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